Adventurers are all about finding and following the path less traveled, so it’s only fitting that they're always looking for the best destinations that most people don’t know about. Underrated places might offer lower prices and shorter lines; they can also be less overdeveloped and offer the thrill...

Beach Guide

Boardwalks have a way of bringing out the kid in everybody. Who doesn’t enjoy arcade games, thrilling rollercoaster rides, delicious foods and colorful beaches? These pathways offer all of these, and they make them a family-friendly destination for any day of the week. (This story originally appeared...

Baltimore ski enthusiasts now have a new way to head for the slopes. Liftopia, the online mobile marketplace for winter sports fans, has begun organizing ski trips by bus in various cities — including two locations in the Baltimore area that will drop off passengers at Liberty Mountain Resort in...

Casinos

Maryland’s casino industry continued to grow strongly last year as revenue swelled 8.2 percent to nearly $1.75 billion, according to data compiled by state casino regulators. Five of the state’s six casinos saw revenue growth in 2018 with MGM National Harbor seeing the biggest gain, while Horseshoe...

Inside the newly constructed event center at the Live Casino and Hotel in Hanover, casino and county officials announced $19 million in funding to go toward county programs and resources including a mini pumper fire truck and police transport vans. Anne Arundel county’s fire and police departments...

Raymond Perez Jr. is a year and 1,500 miles removed from the howling winds and torrential rain of the hurricane that ravaged Puerto Rico and plunged the island territory into darkness. A former casino worker on the island, the 20-year-old has a new job as a blackjack and roulette dealer on the...

The new 310-room hotel atop the Live Casino in Hanover held its grand opening Wednesday evening, a milestone in the development that also marks the opening of a spa, gym and event space that officials say finally makes the six-year-old complex complete. An array of performances, including the daredevil...

For months, there was little, if any, sign that Atlantic City's former Revel casino, a $2 billion bust, was getting ready to reopen. Colorado developer Bruce Deifik bought it in January and made plans for its reincarnation as the Ocean Resort Casino. But there was scant activity visible on the...

With the snip of a ceremonial cigar rather than a ribbon, Live Casino & Hotel officially opened the Orchid Gaming & Smoking Patio on Thursday. The 8,000-square-foot space, which is open on one side, offers both table games and slots as well as a full-service bar/lounge and a large fireplace. The...

Maryland’s six casinos combined to set a monthly revenue record in March, topping $150 million for the first time, according to the state’s gaming regulatory agency. The casinos were led by MGM National Harbor, which generated $60.4 million from slots and table games — its most ever in a month,...

More Travel

If you’re looking to bask in the sun and hit some waves — away from the rest of civilization — here are some hidden beaches that the locals don’t want you to visit. (This story originally appeared on The Daily Meal.)

Some people like beach trips, some like city exploring. Other vacationers prefer adventure. Lonely Planet's new book "Epic Hikes of the World" offers ideas for outdoorsy travelers, from Africa and Australia to a few in our own backyard. Hike on!

Conde Nast Traveler readers picked the best hotels in the U.S., giving the top spot to the historic and recently reopened Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. The results of 429,000 traveler surveys were released Tuesday. One California hotel made the Readers’ Choice Awards top 10 list: the Waldorf Astoria...

Baltimore residents don’t have to go far to stay at the best hotel in the country — it’s in their backyard. At least, that’s what Conde Nast Traveler readers say. The Sagamore Pendry hotel in Fells Point was named the top hotel in the U.S. as part of Conde Nast Traveler’s readers’ choice awards....

The U.S. has a lot to offer every season of the year. But the fall brings out something else, especially on small towns. Places with few inhabitants are worth putting on one’s radar not only because big crowds are a foreign concept. The lack of tourists means these towns are still authentic. Add...

You may have heard rumblings about how liquor (and even food) tastes different thousands of miles above the ground than on it. Fodor's Travel recently curated a list of the top 10 airlines for libations — some are known for their tequila, others their wine selection. So if you're planning an adventure...

WOW air, the Icelandic low-cost airline, said Tuesday that it would launch service from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport to New Delhi, the capital of India, on Dec. 5. The move expands on international service from BWI — an airport dominated by domestic service led by Southwest Airline, which is working...

It’s easy to get restless after studying hard for weeks on end. It’s nice to venture to an incredible weekend destination such as a charming village at the base of a mountain or a bustling city with a lot of options for thrilling quests and a bustling nightlife scene if you don’t have to travel...

Leaf peeping is an ideal excuse for a road trip in the fall, when fiery-hued maples and bright yellow aspens span the Midwest, creating a picture-perfect autumn tapestry. Inspired to Instagram but need some direction on where to go? Here are a half-dozen foliage-friendly Midwest getaways chosen...

WOW Air will offer $129 flights to Europe from U.S. airports including Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport this fall. For travelers flying out of BWI, the low-cost airline will offer $129 one-way fares for customers who book round trips with travel dates beginning in September...